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Gingerbread vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Italian bread different?

  • Gingerbread is higher in Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Italian bread is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Italian bread is 40% higher.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Bread, italian are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
5
:
5
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +299.1%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains more Zinc +120.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.9%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Equal in Iron - 2.94
Equal in Copper - 0.191
Gingerbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Italian bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +299.1%
Contains less Sodium -40.5%
Contains more Manganese +47.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains more Zinc +120.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.9%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Equal in Iron - 2.94
Equal in Copper - 0.191

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
4
:
8
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +478.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378
Gingerbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Italian bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +478.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
2
:
3
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Fats +368.6%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Equal in Carbs - 50.1
Gingerbread
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Italian bread
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +368.6%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Protein +125.6%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Equal in Carbs - 50.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingerbread
Gingerbread
2
:
1
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +777.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Gingerbread
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Italian bread
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +777.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gingerbread Italian bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 46.9g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 16.4g 3.5g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 50.1g Italian bread
Calories 356kcal 271kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 3.17g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 71mg 78mg Italian bread
Iron 2.88mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Magnesium 70mg 27mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 103mg Italian bread
Potassium 439mg 110mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 550mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.86mg Italian bread
Copper 0.195mg 0.191mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.464mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 48IU 1IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.29mg Italian bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.292mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.378mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.048mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 1.2µg Italian bread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.124mg 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.279mg 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.131mg 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.08mg 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.173mg 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.087mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0g Italian bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.812g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 1.39g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread Italian bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Gingerbread
38%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/nutrients
  2. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.